Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Valve Cover: Removal and Replacement
Left
LEFT SIDE
1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Remove the resonator assemble and air inlet hose.
3. Remove the spark plug wires (3).
4. Route injector harness in front of cylinder head cover.
5. Disconnect the left side breather tube and remove the breather tube.
6. Remove the cylinder head cover mounting bolts.
7. Remove cylinder head cover and gasket.
NOTE: The gasket may be used again, provided no cuts, tears, or deformation has occurred.
Right
RIGHT SIDE
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly, resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
3. Drain cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
4. Remove accessory drive belt See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
5. Remove air conditioning compressor retaining bolts and move compressor to the left.
6. Remove heater hoses.
7. Disconnect and remove positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
8. Remove oil fill tube.
9. Remove spark plug wires (3).
10. Remove right rear breather tube and filter assembly.
11. Remove cylinder head cover retaining bolts.
12. Remove cylinder head cover.